GREENLIGHT EXHIBITING AT THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM
"GATHERING BEFORE THE GREEN FLAG"
INDIANAPOLIS (January 18, 2008) - For the first time, race fans can join drivers, owners, broadcasters and officials from the Motorsports industry to drop the green flag on the 2008 racing season at "Racing in Indiana: Gathering Before the Green Flag" Jan. 19 and 20 at the Indiana State Museum and IMAX® Theater. As an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of Motorsports diecast collectibles, GreenLight was invited to assemble an exhibit for the 2-day show.
Hosted by Mike King, chief announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, "Gathering Before the Green Flag" invites fans to sit behind the wheel of a variety of racing vehicles, from IndyCars to go-karts and dragsters, and see other great racing vehicles such as motorcycles, boats and vintage race cars.
"It’s every race fan's dream and an opportunity for newcomers to see what racing is all about," said Mike King of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. "Hoosiers are the greatest racing fans in the world, so holding this event at the Indiana State Museum is very fitting, especially since the IMAX® is here."
The giant IMAX® Theater screen will show two racing movies. "Super Speedway," a documentary that follows the Newman-Haas racing team as it builds, tests and races with Jeff, Mario and Michael Andretti. The 1964 Dean Van Lines Special, driven by Mario Andretti in the movie, will be displayed in the IMAX lobby. “NASCAR 3D,” which straps you into the driver’s seat with Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and other NASCAR greats. (This film is rated PG for some crash scenes.)
Featured Exhibitors:
- IndyCar Series/Indy Pro Series
- Indy Car Series Cut Away Car Target Sponsored IndyCar
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
- Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car
- Clabber Girl, NASCAR, Busch Series Car
- IndyCar Series Transporter
- O’Reilly Raceway Park
- IMAX features: “Super Speedway” and “NASCAR 3D”
- Greenlight Collectibles
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Plus many more!
Admission:
“Gathering Before the Green Flag” event exhibit is free for Museum members and is included in regular Museum Admission: $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $4 for children ages 3 – 12.
Hours:
Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Parking:
Convenient covered parking is in the attached underground White River State Park garage. Enter from Washington Street.
